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Major methamphetamine bust in Jefferson County

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Brookville Borough, PA – Charges have been filed and others are still on the way for a major methamphetamine bust in Jefferson County. Although the actual investigation and controlled purchases happened in March, police say they weren't able to announce it until now for safety... Read More.

Wawona brand peaches recalled from ALDI for possible salmonella

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Peaches are being voluntarily recalled for a possible salmonella contamination at ALDI stores in a few states, including here in Pennsylvania. This affects just the Wawona brand peaches, which were sold in two-pound bags since June 1 at ALDI stores and with their... Read More.

Census workers at Brockway library today to help with forms

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – In Brockway, 2020 Census workers will be in front of Mengle Memorial Library Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workers will help residents fill out forms and explain anything that might be confusing. Brockway’s census response is at 46.5%, which is... Read More.

Slow down and watch for buses, kids at start of school year

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police wish to remind motorists to slow down and use extra caution while driving now that the current school year is commencing throughout the Commonwealth. Drivers will see students walking to and from school and school bus stops. School... Read More.

5-year-old boy killed in Clearfield County crash Tuesday night

Thursday, August 20 by wcednews

Covington Township, PA – A 5-year-old boy from Altoona was killed in a crash Tuesday night, and two other juveniles and an adult were injured. According to State Police in Clearfield, it happened Tuesday night, around 10:30 p.m. as a 31-year-old Altoona woman was driving... Read More.

Can you identify man who stole Houtzdale laundromat coin machine?

Thursday, August 20 by wcednews

Woodward Township, PA – Police are asking for your help identifying the man who stole change from a laundromat in Clearfield County. We have a photo taken just before the man spray painted the security camera. It happened around 3 a.m. early Tuesday morning at the... Read More.

Several 911 hang-up calls from child lead police to Brookville mother with drugs

Thursday, August 20 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Children were taken into the custody of CYS after a 6-year-old child called 911 and hung up several times in Brookville, leading police to check if someone might in trouble and finding drugs at the home. It happened just after noon last... Read More.

Sandy Twp: suspicious behavior, please call dispatch not municipal office

Thursday, August 20 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Residents of Sandy Township called the township police with several reports of suspicious behavior or neighborhood concerns. In Treasure Lake, a resident said that a suspicious looking man had been seen going into the woods behind her home. She also said... Read More.

Two people flown from scene of Tuesday I-80 crash

Thursday, August 20 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 80 Tuesday night left five people injured, and two of those people had to be flown by medical helicopter to the hospital. It happened just before 8 p.m. near Flegal Road in Lawrence Township, just outside... Read More.

PA planning launch of coronavirus exposure-notification app

Wednesday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania plans to launch a coronavirus exposure-notification app in early September in an effort to more quickly break chains of transmission by using the new technology to notify people who may have been exposed. Officials told The Associated Press on Monday... Read More.